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50 Cents - Elizabeth II
| Silver (.800) (Copper .200) | 10.3678 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | The Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1966-1970 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 BSD = USD 0.50 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (Copper .200) |
| Weight | 10.3678 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#9463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Blue Marlin fish (Makaira nigricans), value and date at right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTY
CENTS
1966
Engraver: Arnold Machin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
0.2667 oz ASWOf the coins dated 1966: 258,000 were minted in 1966 and 221,000 were minted in 1967. All were minted in London.
Of the coins dated 1969:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time when the Bahamas was still a British colony, and it features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and the Bahamian coat of arms on the other. This coin was also made of a unique silver and copper alloy, which gives it a distinctive look and feel compared to other coins of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 701000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 22827 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Elizabeth II 1966-1970 coin.
